Current Affairs in Gujarati 15th October 2026 : Current GK
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1. The Government of India notified the National Sports Governance (National Sports Bodies, NSBs) Rules in January 2026 under which Act?
A) National Sports Development Act, 2024
B) National Sports Governance Act, 2025
C) Sports Authority of India Act, 2023
D) National Sports Policy Act, 2020
Answer: B
Explanation: On 12 January 2026, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports notified the National Sports Governance Rules, 2026 under the National Sports Governance Act, 2025, to reform sports governance in India.
2. By what percentage did India’s fish production increase over the past decade, reaching 197.75 lakh tonnes in FY 2024-25 (reported in January 2026)?
A) 75%
B) 86%
C) 106%
D) 120%
Answer: C
Explanation: The Ministry of Fisheries reported a 106% rise from 95.79 lakh tonnes in FY 2013-14 to 197.75 lakh tonnes in FY 2024-25, highlighting major growth in the sector.
3. Who is the current Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports (as of January 2026)?
A) Kiren Rijiju
B) Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya
C) Anurag Thakur
D) Smriti Irani
Answer: B
Explanation: Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya (from Porbandar, Gujarat) serves as the Union Minister, with Raksha Khadse as Minister of State.
4. Which Australian Women's Cricket Team captain announced her retirement from all formats of cricket in January 2026?
A) Meg Lanning
B) Alyssa Healy
C) Ellyse Perry
D) Beth Mooney
Answer: B
Explanation: Alyssa Healy, who won 8 World Cup titles (6 T20 and 2 ODI), announced retirement ahead of the multi-format series against India in February-March 2026.
5. The UPSC postponed the release of the Civil Services (CSE) and IFS 2026 notifications originally scheduled for which date?
A) January 10, 2026
B) January 14, 2026
C) January 20, 2026
D) February 1, 2026
Answer: B
Explanation: The UPSC deferred the notification citing administrative reasons, affecting the application process for prelims tentatively in May 2026.
6. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a phone conversation in January 2026 with which U.S. Secretary of State focusing on trade, critical minerals, nuclear energy, and defence?
A) Antony Blinken
B) Marco Rubio
C) Mike Pompeo
D) John Kerry
Answer: B
Explanation: The discussion with Marco Rubio emphasized deepening bilateral cooperation in strategic areas.
7. Which country tops the Henley Passport Index 2026 with the world's most powerful passports (reported in January 2026)?
A) USA
B) Germany
C) Singapore, Japan, and South Korea (tied)
D) India
Answer: C
Explanation: Singapore, Japan, and South Korea jointly hold the top spot, while India showed improvement in its ranking.
8. The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports is headed by Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, who represents which Lok Sabha constituency?
A) Surat, Gujarat
B) Porbandar, Gujarat
C) Ahmedabad, Gujarat
D) Vadodara, Gujarat
Answer: B
Explanation: Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya represents Porbandar constituency in Gujarat.
9. India slipped to which position in Russian fossil fuel imports in December 2025 (reported in January 2026)?
A) First
B) Second
C) Third
D) Fourth
Answer: C
Explanation: Due to reduced crude oil imports by Indian refiners, India fell to third place.
10. The IndiaAI Mission signed an MoU in January 2026 with which entity to build one of India’s largest state-level AI skilling ecosystems?
A) IIT Delhi
B) UPDESCO (Uttar Pradesh Development Systems Corporation Limited)
C) NASSCOM
D) NITI Aayog
Answer: B
Explanation: The MoU with UPDESCO aims to enhance AI skills at the state level under the IndiaAI Mission (MeitY).
11. The Men’s T20 World Cup is scheduled to commence on which date in 2026?
A) January 15
B) February 7
C) March 1
D) April 1
Answer: B
Explanation: The tournament begins on February 7, 2026, as per cricket calendar updates.
12. Which ministry released the report on India’s fish production doubling in a decade?
A) Ministry of Agriculture
B) Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (MoFAHD)
C) Ministry of Commerce
D) Ministry of Environment
Answer: B
Explanation: MoFAHD highlighted the historic 106% growth in fish production.
13. The National Sports Governance Rules, 2026 were notified on which exact date?
A) January 10, 2026
B) January 12, 2026
C) January 14, 2026
D) January 15, 2026
Answer: B
Explanation: Notification occurred on January 12, 2026.
14. Which state signed an MoU for large-scale AI skilling under IndiaAI Mission in January 2026?
A) Gujarat
B) Karnataka
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) Telangana
Answer: C
Explanation: Uttar Pradesh, through UPDESCO, partnered for state-level AI skill development.
15. The UPSC postponement of CSE/IFS 2026 notification was cited due to:
A) Election duties
B) Administrative reasons
C) Budget constraints
D) Court orders
Answer: B
Explanation: The Commission mentioned "administrative reasons" for the delay.
16. Who became the second-fastest coach to 600 NHL wins in January 2026?
A) Scotty Bowman
B) Jon Cooper
C) Joel Quenneville
D) Barry Trotz
Answer: B
Explanation: Jon Cooper achieved this milestone with Tampa Bay Lightning's victory.
17. The Delhi High Court ruled in January 2026 that PM CARES Fund retains privacy rights under which Act?
A) RTI Act
B) Data Protection Act
C) Companies Act
D) Finance Act
Answer: A
Explanation: The court upheld privacy exemptions under the Right to Information Act.
18. Which Australian cricketer won 6 Women’s T20 World Cup titles before retiring in 2026?
A) Alyssa Healy
B) Rachael Haynes
C) Meg Lanning
D) Ashleigh Gardner
Answer: A
Explanation: Alyssa Healy's retirement announcement included her record of 6 T20 World Cup wins.
19. Which cricket format series against India was mentioned before Alyssa Healy's retirement?
A) ODI series
B) Multi-format series
C) Test series
D) T20 only
Answer: B
Explanation: Retirement followed the upcoming multi-format series in Australia.
20. The MoU for AI skilling was signed under which flagship initiative?
A) Digital India
B) IndiaAI Mission
C) Skill India
D) Startup India
Answer: B
Explanation: IndiaAI Mission (MeitY) partnered with UPDESCO for state-level AI ecosystem development.
21. Which country’s passport ranks at the top in the Henley Passport Index 2026?
A) USA
B) UK
C) Singapore (tied with Japan & South Korea)
D) France
Answer: C
Explanation: Singapore, Japan, and South Korea share the top position.
22. S. Jaishankar's discussion with Marco Rubio focused on cooperation in all EXCEPT:
A) Trade
B) Critical minerals
C) Nuclear energy
D) Space exploration
Answer: D
Explanation: The call covered trade, critical minerals, nuclear energy, and defence.
23. The National Sports Governance Act under which the 2026 Rules were notified was passed in which year?
A) 2023
B) 2024
C) 2025
D) 2026
Answer: C
Explanation: The Act was from 2025.
24. India’s fish production growth was reported in which financial year as the endpoint?
A) FY 2023-24
B) FY 2024-25
C) FY 2025-26
D) FY 2022-23
Answer: B
Explanation: FY 2024-25 marked the recent high of 197.75 lakh tonnes.
25. The UPSC exam prelims for CSE 2026 are tentatively scheduled for:
A) February 2026
B) March 2026
C) May 2026
D) June 2026
Answer: C
Explanation: The delay affected the May 2026 prelims timeline.